Con Edison provides electricity service to Queens and the surrounding New York area. The local climate significantly impacts energy costs throughout the year.
Queens Rate Snapshot
Utility Provider: Con Edison
Rate Range: 22¢–38¢/kWh
Median Rate: 30¢/kWh
Off-Peak Rate: 5.2¢/kWh
Rates Updated: February 2026
Rate Overview
Con Edison customers in Queens typically pay between 22¢–38¢/kWh depending on their rate plan. The median effective rate is 30¢/kWh. The standard Residential Service (SC-1) plan has an effective rate of ~30¢/kWh. Use our free sanity check tool to verify if your bill looks typical for your area.
Available Rate Plans
Queens residents can choose from several Con Edison rate plans. Your optimal choice depends on when you use electricity and your household's usage patterns.
Seasonal Bill Estimates
Electricity bills in Queens vary significantly by season due to climate-driven heating and cooling demands.
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Upload your Con Edison bill to Utility Check for an independent review. We recalculate every line item — base charges, energy charges, fuel adjustments, taxes, and fees — against the published tariff for Queens, New York. You'll receive a detailed report showing whether your charges are accurate and if you're on the best available rate plan.
What is the average electricity rate in Queens, New York?
Electricity rates in Queens vary by rate plan, season, and usage level. Con Edison offers multiple residential rate structures. Upload your bill to Utility Check to see exactly how your per-kWh rate compares to other Queens customers and whether a different plan could lower your costs.
Why is my Con Edison bill so high in Queens?
High bills in Queens can result from seasonal usage spikes, incorrect meter reads, being on the wrong rate plan, or unexpected surcharges. Utility Check's bill verification identifies the specific cause by analyzing your usage patterns, rate structure, and individual line items against Con Edison's current tariff schedule.
Does Utility Check work for all Con Edison rate plans in Queens?
Yes. Utility Check verifies bills across all Con Edison residential rate plans available in Queens, including standard tiered rates, time-of-use plans, and any special programs. Our analysis covers the full bill — not just the energy charge — so you can be confident every component is correct.
Is my electric bill wrong?
It's hard to tell just by looking at the total. Billing errors, wrong rate plans, and incorrect meter reads are more common than most people realize. The fastest way to find out is to upload your Con Edison bill to Utility Check — we compare every line item against the published tariff for Queens, New York and tell you exactly whether anything is off.
How do I know if I'm being overcharged for electricity in Queens?
Compare your per-kWh rate to the average for Queens using our free sanity check at utilitycheck.co/sanity-check. If your rate seems high, a full bill verification ($19.99) will identify whether you're on the wrong rate plan, being charged incorrect fees, or if your usage pattern is driving up costs.
Can someone check my Con Edison bill for me?
Yes — that's exactly what Utility Check does. Upload your bill and we independently verify every charge against Con Edison's current tariff. You'll get a detailed report with findings and step-by-step next steps if any issues are found, or confirmation that your bill is correct.